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Vietnam c.bank pumps US$740 million to stabilize forex market last week

The State Bank of Vietnam’s sale of USD has impacted the VND’s liquidity in the market, which could become more severe as demand for liquidity is growing in the remaining months of 2018.

Cau Ngu Festival recognized as national intangible cultural heritage

 Cau Ngu (whale worship) is a form of folk festival associated with the life of coastal fishermen in several districts in Quang Binh province.

Foreign fashion giants set footprint in Vietnam through M&A

 Vietnamese fashion market has allured many foreign brands and some of which have decided to acquire local clothing companies to enable them enter the potential market as soon as possible.

Parkinson's disease 'may' start in gut

 The brain disease Parkinson's may actually start in the depths of the digestive system, US scientists say.

Yuan payment in Vietnam's border provinces is legitimate: C.bank governor

 Starting on October 12, Vietnam has accepted payment in the Vietnamese dong (VND), Chinese yuan (CNY), or fully convertible currencies for overland trade activities with China.

Nha Trang becomes increasingly favorite destination for Chinese tourists

 In the ten months of 2018, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province welcomed more than 5 million visitors, marking a 115% rise from the same period last year.

High-rise high jinks plague Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has aimed to prevent the construction of high-rise buildings in central Hanoi, but investors have still found ways to get licences for their projects, 

VN version of American small-screen favourite to debut

Last Man Standing, a fan favorite for seven seasons on 20th Century Fox Television, will get a Vietnamese version titled Mẹ Ơi, Bố Đâu Rồi? (Mom, Where’s Dad?) appearing on Viet Nam Television (VTV).

Court reduces prison sentence for Phan Van Anh Vu

  The High-Level People’s Court in Hanoi lowered the prison sentence for Phan Van Anh Vu, who was found guilty of “deliberately disclosing state secrets”, from nine to eight years at an appeal trial on October 31.

Foreign investors expand networks in Vietnam

 Many foreign firms have continued enlarging their business and production operations in Vietnam as they forecast a rosy outlook in the market.

Vietnam slips 1 notch in World Bank's Doing Business ranking

 Vietnam carried out three reforms during the past year, two fewer compared to the Doing Business 2018 report.

Ly Son garlic brand suffers from fake products

 Ly Son garlic, considered 'white gold' by local people due to its quality and economic value, is now suffering from falling prices due to fake goods.

Nam enters men’s doubles quarter-finals of VN F5 Futures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese tennis star Ly Hoang Nam reached the quarter-finals of men’s doubles of the Việt Nam F5 Futures – Hải Đăng Cup 2018 in the southern province of Tay Ninh on Wednesday.

Duy wins VTF Junior Tour 4

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tu Le Khanh Duy won the U18 men’s singles of the VTF Junior Tour 4 – Hưng Thịnh Cup 2018 yesterday in HCM City.

Coach Park announces 25 players for AFF Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo has revealed his 25 players preliminary selected to compete at the upcoming ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018.

"Pure roasted coffee" movement kicks off in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Thousands of cafes have opened in the last three years serving ‘clean coffee’ or ‘100 percent pure coffee’. 

Lion Air crash: Indonesian search homes in on black box

 A signal from the black box of the Lion Air plane which crashed on Monday with 189 people on board has been located, Indonesian rescuers believe.

Nha Trang island attacked by rubbish

 Tri Nguyen Island in Nha Trang Bay is being littered with rubbish from households and boats.

Big earnings for Halloween makeup services

 Face painting for Halloween has become increasingly popular in Vietnam.


French PM’s Vietnam visit to boost strategic partnership

 French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe’s official visit to Vietnam from November 2-4 is expected to help bolster the bilateral strategic partnership.